Best Schools in Mercer, NC
Mercer, NC has 5 public schools (1 high, 2 middle, 2 elementary) serving 2,602 students. On average they score 40% on state proficiency tests against a projected 33%, so schools in Mercer meet expectations. Rankings below compare each school’s actual results with the projection for its socioeconomic context.
Best High Schools in Mercer, NC
The top high schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. Southwest Edgecombe High
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 802 Students
Best Middle Schools in Mercer, NC
The top middle schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. South Edgecombe Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 305 Students
2. West Edgecombe Middle
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 314 Students
Best Elementary Schools in Mercer, NC
The top elementary schools in Mercer, ranked by actual test performance against the projection for each school’s socioeconomic context.
1. G W Carver Elementary
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Actual Test Scores
Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 572 Students
2. G W Bulluck Elementary
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Projected Test Scores
Edgecombe County Public Schools • Public • Grades Pre K - 5 • 609 Students
Education & Community Snapshot in Mercer, NC
City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.
Community Factors
Mercer, NC has a total population of 898 with 13% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 85%, and 9% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.
Students in Mercer, NC
K-12 Students
High School Graduates
Adults 25+ with HS diplomas
College Graduates
Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher
Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Mercer, NC.
Safety
Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.
Overall Crime Grade
21.33 per 1,000 Residents
Violent Crime Grade
3.14 per 1,000 Residents
Property Crime Grade
18.19 per 1,000 Residents
Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Mercer, NC.
Connectivity
Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Mercer, NC.
ISP Report Card
Internet Infrastructure Grade
Average Download Speed
Speed Most Residents Can Get
Digital Connectivity Index
ISP Connectivity Demand Report
To read more about these statistics, please visit Mercer, NC Internet Health Assessment.
Questions About Schools in Mercer, NC
How many schools are in Mercer, NC?
Mercer, NC has 5 public schools: 1 high schools, 2 middle schools and 2 elementary schools, serving 2,602 students in total.
How do schools in Mercer perform on state tests?
On average, 5 schools in Mercer score 40% proficient on state assessments. Given the socioeconomic context of their students we project 33%, so on average schools in Mercer meet expectations.
How does SchoolGrade rank the best schools in Mercer?
Every public school gets a SchoolGrade from A+ to F based on the share of students at or above the state proficiency bar. The Impact Grade compares that result with what we would expect given the school’s student and community context, so schools that outperform their circumstances stand out. Schools cannot pay to change a grade. Read the full methodology.
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